Oakbrook Elementary

595 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oakbrook Elementary School, located in Ladson, South Carolina, serves as a core educational institution within the Dorchester School District Two. The school is situated in a growing suburban area and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It draws from a diverse local community, striving to prepare students for success by utilizing modern curriculum standards and encouraging parental involvement in the educational process.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on building strong foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while providing various extracurricular opportunities to help students explore their interests. As part of a larger district known for its academic performance, Oakbrook Elementary places a significant emphasis on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere where faculty and staff work collaboratively to meet the individual needs of each student, ensuring they are well-prepared for their eventual transition to middle school.

595

Total Students

38.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakbrook Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	73
Black	240
Asian	18
Two or More	45
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
240 (40.3 %)
White
217 (36.5 %)
Hispanic
73 (12.3 %)
Two or More
45 (7.6 %)
Asian
18 (3.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dorchester 02
Phone:	(843)821-1165
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 89